Ukulele A7 chord diagram
A7 is one of the essential Ukulele chords. On Ukulelearn, this chord appears in 392 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play A7, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play A7, follow these steps: Place index finger on C string fret 1.
Tips
- Place C string with your index finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On C string, press fret 1 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- To play A7 cleanly, every involved string should ring clearly. Make sure both fretted strings (C string) and open strings sound clean. After shaping the chord, pluck each string one by one and confirm there is no muted or buzzing note.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- A - C# - E - G
- Intervals
- 1 - 3 - 5 - b7
- Chord Type
- Dominant 7 — blues and funk tone
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play A7 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Ukulele A7 chord diagram2-4-3-4
Ukulele A7 chord diagram2-1-3-4
Ukulele A7 chord diagram6-7-5-7
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to A7, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. A7 → Fadd9 chord transition
To move from A7 to Fadd9, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
2. A7 → A#m7 | B♭m7 chord transition
To move from A7 to A#m7 | B♭m7, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
3. A7 → Am7 chord transition
To move from A7 to Am7, follow these steps:
- While playing A7, lift your index finger from C string fret 1.
4. A7 → C7 chord transition
To move from A7 to C7, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
5. A7 → A chord transition
To move from A7 to A, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on C string fret 1.
- Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
6. A7 → Amaj7 chord transition
To move from A7 to Amaj7, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Place middle finger on C string fret 1.
Most Common Transitions
The most frequent chord transitions from A7 across songs on this site.
1. A7 → D chord transition
To move from A7 to D, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on C string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 2.
On Ukulelearn, songs containing A7 use the transition to D at 41.5%. You can practice this transition in 233 different songs.
2. A7 → D7 chord transition
To move from A7 to D7, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
On Ukulelearn, songs containing A7 use the transition to D7 at 18.2%. You can practice this transition in 152 different songs.
3. A7 → Dm chord transition
To move from A7 to Dm, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on C string fret 2.
On Ukulelearn, songs containing A7 use the transition to Dm at 12.6%. You can practice this transition in 105 different songs.
4. A7 → G chord transition
To move from A7 to G, follow these steps:
- Slide your index finger on C string from fret 1 to fret 2.
- Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 3.
On Ukulelearn, songs containing A7 use the transition to G at 4.1%. You can practice this transition in 51 different songs.
Songs Using A7 Chord
Popular songs that feature the A7 chord, perfect for practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A7 easy to play on Ukulele?
Ukulele A7 is beginner-friendly. It spans 1 frets. Practice slowly to keep each note clean.
What is the easiest way to play A7?
There is a simpler alternative for A7 on Ukulele. The alternative voicing uses fingering 6-7-5-7. This voicing reduces hand movement and makes clean transitions easier.
What chords transition well from A7 on Ukulele?
Ukulele A7 commonly moves to D and D7. Based on our catalog data, A7 to D is recorded 1,534 times, appears in 233 songs, and represents 41.5% of outgoing A7 transitions. A7 to D7 is recorded 672 times, appears in 152 songs, and represents 18.2%.
What songs use the A7 chord?
Ariana Grande - No Tears Left To Cry Ukulele Chords is one of 8 songs that use the A7 chord.